Aims & Objectives
01) To provide a safe, secure, welcoming and happy environment for children from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years.
02) To assist all children attending to attain their maximum potential within their personal capabilities.
03) To recognise the value of parents/guardians input and encourage them to share in their children’s learning.
04) To provide quality experiences for children aged 0 to 3 years following the guidance contained in the Birth to Three Document: Relationships, Responsive Care and Respect.
05) To follow the Curriculum Framework for Children aged 3 to 5 years in order to provide quality activities and experiences to promote each child’s development and learning in the following areas: Emotional, Personal and Social Development; Physical Development and Movement; Communication and Language; Expressive and Aesthetic Development and Knowledge and Understanding of the World.
06) To refer to and follow best practise as indicated by the National Care Standards (Early Education and Childcare up to the age of 16) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice.
07) To continually assess the guidance available from all sources, particularly government departments and work increasingly towards best practice.
08) To treat every child as an individual recognising additional needs, gender, race, nationality and culture.
09) To set boundaries in a way which helps each child to develop a sense of the significance of their own behaviour, both in their environment and those around them.
10) To value all staff highly and ensure that every opportunity is given to each staff member to develop their personal skills and to broaden their knowledge and skills in caring for and educating children.